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Practicing Medicine Without Borders: AUC Graduates Share Their Rural and Global Health Journeys

What happens when compassion meets courage in medicine? For AUC graduates Rebecca Gerrity, MD ’19, and Madison Bangert, MD ’17 it meant leaving comfort zones behind to care for patients in some of the world’s most underserved communities—from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to hospitals across Africa. Their stories embody what it means to lead with heart and serve with purpose.

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Celebrate the 2025 AUC Alumni Award Winners

Every year, AUC graduates make remarkable contributions in medicine — improving patient care, advancing medical practice and giving back to future physicians. The 2025 AUC Alumni Awards honor three exceptional graduates whose journeys exemplify the transformative impact of medical education.

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Superman On Call

Discover how AUC Alumni Excellence Award winner Dr. Sandip Saha, MD ’10, blends precision, artistry, and compassion in interventional pulmonology. From early inspiration to leading a pioneering program, his story embodies purpose, resilience, and care.

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Dr. Zynab Hassan – Alumni Ambassador Award | Inspiring Mentor & Urgent Care Leader

Discover how AUC alumna Dr. Zynab Hassan, medical director and Alumni Ambassador Award honoree, blends a passion for urgent care with hands-on mentorship to guide the next generation of medical professionals.

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Coming Full Circle: How Personal Experience Shaped a Path to Medicine and Alumni Accolade

As a young child, a hematologist at the renowned Children’s Hospital in her adopted home of Minnesota changed Dr. Racquel Kaizer’s life.

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Dr. Paul Nanda: Global Health Volunteer & CMO Insights

Explore how AUC alum Dr. Paul Nanda’s global health missions shaped his career from family medicine resident to CMO, inspiring students through mentorship.